Are There Any Drug Interactions Between Olanzapine,Lorazepam And Atorvastatin?
Question: I have been prescribed 5mg tablets of Olanzapine and am also taking: 100mgs Doxepin, 1mg Lorazepam and 40mgs of Atorvastatin. I am concerned that it is inappropriate that I should be taking 5mg of Olanzapine daily with the other drugs.
Brief Answer:
No drug interactions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
There is no drug interaction between olanzapine and other drugs you are taking.
You must be taking atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia.
Olanzapine can cause hyperlipidemia.
So, keep a regular check on your lipid profile.
Please discuss this issue with your treating doctor.
Feel free to ask further for more queries.
Thanks.
No drug interactions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
There is no drug interaction between olanzapine and other drugs you are taking.
You must be taking atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia.
Olanzapine can cause hyperlipidemia.
So, keep a regular check on your lipid profile.
Please discuss this issue with your treating doctor.
Feel free to ask further for more queries.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar